SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

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Graphic showing two Surrey Business Students with winning certificate for SBS Data to Impact Challenge entry

'Data to Impact Challenge' showcases ground-breaking student project tackling global water scarcity

15 April 2025

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Leading UK water conservation through innovative technology and behaviour change

Principal investigators: Professor Benjamin Gardner, Dr Pablo Pereira Doel

Start date: September 2024

End date: September 2025